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Slayer Marks 40 Years of “Reign In Blood” with 2026 North American Mini-Tour
4/24/2026, 2:04:21 PM
Core Event: Anniversary Concerts and Festival Appearances
Slayer will mark the 40th anniversary of their 1986 album *Reign In Blood* with two consecutive concerts at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on November 13 and 14, 2026, where they will perform the album in full. These concerts mark Slayer’s first performances in the Los Angeles area since 2019. The band will also headline the Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma (Sept 4-6) and the Sick New World festival at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas on Oct 24.
Background & Context: Album Significance and Reception
Released on Oct 7, 1986, *Reign In Blood* is widely regarded as a defining thrash metal record, featuring ten tracks such as “Angel of Death,” “Postmortem,” and the title track “Raining Blood.” Kerrang! claimed in an emphatic review that the album is still the greatest thrash album of all time, and its aggressive style has been described as a rabid dog pulling on the end of its chain. Its 40th anniversary falls on Oct 7, 2026.
Tour Schedule and Supporting Acts
The Inglewood shows will be supported by Cannibal Corpse, Cavalera and Crowbar. At Rocklahoma, Slayer shares the bill with headliners Godsmack, Papa Roach, Stone Temple Pilots, Black Veil Brides and The Pretty Reckless. The Sick New World lineup includes System of a Down, Deftones, Evanescence, Underoath and AFI.
Ticket Availability and Pricing
Tickets entered Ticketmaster’s primary market on April 24. Secondary-market listings show $133 (fees included) for the Nov 13 concert and $193 for Nov 14; the Minnesota Rocklahoma pass starts at $110, three-day festival passes at $174, and the Sick New World ticket at $504. Prices vary by platform and are subject to change.
Official Statements & Responses
Slayer announced on its official Instagram account that they will perform the entire *Reign In Blood* album at the Inglewood shows, confirming an album-centric set-list.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Ticket-price listings differ between the two Kia Forum dates, showing a $60 gap. The article notes that deals may expire and all prices are subject to change, indicating no real-time verification of the listed amounts.
Verbatim Quotes
- “‘Reign In Blood’ is still the greatest thrash album of all time,” — Kerrang!
- “…it is like a rabid dog pulling on the end of its chain, frothing at the mouth, choking with anger.” — Kerrang!
- “perform [‘Reign In Blood’] in full.” — Slayer (Instagram)
- “That’s a live show you won’t want to miss.” — Matt Levy, New York Post
What's Next
Fans should monitor Ticketmaster and secondary-market sites for price updates as the November shows near. The festival dates for September and October remain confirmed.
